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Islander Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18vsVenezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
IslanderIslander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
MSRP $429
Nereide Avventurina 42
VenezianicoNereide Avventurina 42
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-1843mm
Nereide Avventurina 4242mm
Power Reserve
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18
Nereide Avventurina 4240h
Water Resistance
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18200m
Nereide Avventurina 42200m
MSRP
Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18$429
Nereide Avventurina 42$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Engraved screw-in back
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Double Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$429
$1,200

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What people say

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Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18

Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 owners praise its $300 value, noting the double-domed AR sapphire crystal and embossed ceramic bezel. The 43mm size is appreciated, and the NH36 movement offers hand-winding and hacking. On balance, owners rate the Islander Automatic Dive Watch with Bracelet, Double-Domed AR Sapphire Crystal, and Embossed Ceramic Bezel Insert #ISL-18 highly for its substantial feel and feature set at the price point.

Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42

The Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 is widely praised for its exceptional value and attractive design, with owners highlighting the stunning aventurine dial as a standout feature. The quality of finishing is frequently noted as rivaling higher-end brands, and the unique materials like tungsten are appreciated. One owner finds the stock rubber strap stiff, and another points out some misaligned hour markers, though they describe this as being overly picky. The price is considered excellent, especially with discounts, falling just under 610€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Nereide Avventurina 42 highly for its stunning aventurine dial and impressive finishing at its price point.

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